The best women's boxing gloves: our pink and colour selection
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In short: women's hands are structurally smaller than men's. A unisex glove is not enough. For fitness: 10 oz. For sparring: 14 oz. Our selection covers ten models, from the fitness glove to the laced competition glove.
Boxing has become one of the most widely practised women's sports, whether for fitness, self-defence or competition. Women's hands and wrists are structurally smaller than men's, and even in unisex gloves, women boxers often end up with a poor fit.
Putting pink leather on an existing glove does not make it a women's glove. The wrist has to be properly supported and the fingers comfortably placed.
What glove size for a woman?
Size comes down to two criteria: body weight and intended use.
| Use | Size | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness / boxing classes | 8 to 10 oz | Beginner, under 55 kg (120 lb) |
| Bag training | 10 to 12 oz | Most women |
| Sparring | 14 oz | Maximum protection |
| Competition | 10 oz | Set by amateur rules |
Advice: to start, take 10 oz, the all-round size that suits most women. Add pink hand wraps to protect your wrists.
Our selection of pink boxing gloves
Ranked in order of preference, with the Esprit Boxe glove first.
Complete your kit with pink hand wraps — essential for protecting the wrists under the gloves.
How to choose boxing gloves as a woman
Three essential criteria:
- The wrist cut — must be narrow so the wrist does not float. This is criterion number one for avoiding injury.
- The padding — double or triple density for bag work.
- The size — if in doubt, take the larger for the bag, the smaller for competition.
See the whole pink women's glove selection
Frequently asked questions — boxing gloves for women
What is the difference between men's and women's boxing gloves?
Women's gloves have a narrower internal cut and a slimmer wrist cuff, matched to women's structurally smaller hands. A unisex glove is often too wide and poorly held on a woman's wrist.
What glove size for a woman starting out?
To start, 10 oz is recommended for most women: all-round for fitness, boxing classes and bag work. Under 50 kg (110 lb), 8 oz may be enough. If sparring is planned, take 12 oz minimum.
Do you need wraps under boxing gloves?
Yes, essential even under well-fitted gloves. Wraps hold the wrist bones and the metacarpals, absorb sweat and extend the life of the gloves. Choose 3 m (10 ft) wraps to wrap a slim wrist properly.
Which is the best pink boxing glove for a woman?
Our pick: the Esprit Boxe pink sparring gloves, premium sparring quality in 10, 12, 14 and 16 oz. For an accessible budget, the women's boxing gloves offer the best value, from 8 to 12 oz. For the smallest hands, the metallic gloves go down to 6 oz.
Which gloves for women's sparring?
For sparring, 12 oz minimum, ideally 14 oz. Our first choice: the Esprit Boxe pink sparring gloves, 10 to 16 oz. Also excellent: Venum and Twins Special, both available up to 16 oz in pink.
